Protein Mug Brownie Without Protein Powder {No Sugar, No Flour}

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This healthy 2-minute Protein Mug Brownie Without Protein Powder is both a treat for a sweet tooth and a great breakfast food! No sugar, no flour, high-protein breakfast oats that are also amazingly tasty–what’s not to love?

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High-Protein Mug Brownie Recipe for Breakfast

When you wake up in the morning, what do you need to fuel you for the day? Well, yes, vitamins. But also protein.

Protein is a key ingredient for success in your morning because of how it helps regulate blood sugar levels, keeping you stocked with consistent energy for all your early-morning tasks.

Easy Protein Brownie

What is easier than a one-minute blender mix followed by a two-minute microwave baking time?

Uh….no baking?

Well, yes…If you’re going to include eggs and want the perfect texture, though, you’d better bake your oatmeal cups. 😉

This recipe for protein mug brownies is the perfect blend of easy, natural, and healthy.

Healthy Brownie Cups

So they’re exceptionally easy. Now what makes these protein mug brownies so healthy?

First, they have no refined sugar. These delicious chocolate microwave oatmeal cups are sweetened using only healthy ingredients, like honey and overripe banana.

Second, they contain no flour. For those with a gluten intolerance, this is great. But even for people in general, no all-purpose flour means no unnecessary starches.

And finally, these easy mug brownies are packed with protein…without relying on protein powder.

Mug Brownie No Sugar

These amazingly easy and healthy mug brownies are no lie. They have no refined sugar–just pure, healthy goodness. But don’t get me wrong: They are definitely sweet.

Healthy Chocolate Mug Brownies with Banana

How do you make tasty breakfast cups without sugar? Simple: overripe banana.

And if that isn’t enough, honey.

These are some of the best natural ingredients to add sweetness to a recipe without actually resorting to sugar cane sugar. And, if used in correct ratios, you can hardly tell the difference.

Healthy Protein Mug Brownies Without Flour

As if these healthy protein mug brownies were not amazing enough, they also contain no flour. For those with a gluten intolerance, this is great. But even for people in general, no all-purpose flour means no unnecessary starches–which translates to no unnecessary sugars.

Gluten-Free Mug Brownie Recipe

You can easily make this mug brownie recipe gluten-free by using gluten-free oats. The rest is already set for you!

Healthy Protein Mug Brownie Recipe Ingredients

To make healthy high-protein mug brownies, you will need these ingredients:

• 1 overripe banana
• 1 egg
• 1 Tbsp. honey
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup quick oats
• 1/4 tsp. baking powder
• 1 heaping Tbsp. cocoa powder
• 1 pinch sea salt
• 1/4 cup whole milk or Greek yogurt

How to Make Protein Mug Brownie

1. In a blender, blend all ingredients until completely combined and all oats are very well blended.
2. Pour into two ramekin cups.
3. Microwave on HIGH for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, or until set. (Please note that the top might still be quite moist/wet. Test the mug brownies with a finger; if they are spongy/springy, then they are done.)
4. Enjoy!

Variations and Additions

Chocolate is one of those flavors that has so many perfect pairings, am I right? Here are some ideas to spice up your high-protein mug brownie recipe:

• Chocolate-mint mug brownie: Add a few drops of peppermint extract.
• Chocolate-orange mug brownie: Zest an orange and add about 1 tsp of the zest to your mug brownie.
• Chocolate-strawberry mug brownie: Top your mug brownie with freshly sliced strawberries and homemade whipped cream.
• Chocolate-peanut-butter mug brownie: Oh, man! This one could be a favorite! Add about 1 Tbsp creamy peanut butter (softened/warmed) to the blender and mix well. (You might need to add a little additional milk, if the batter is too thick.)
• Double-chocolate mug brownie: Chop up a small piece of dark chocolate and mix in to the batter after blending.

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